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Papers in this collection focus on technology developments and the integration of these technologies into new emission control systems. Topics include the integration of various diesel particulate matter (PM) and diesel Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) reduction technologies plus analogous technologies for the growing population of direct injection gasoline engines. Novel developments in sensors and control systems will also be considered. This collection encompasses studies in the area of exhaust aftertreatment integration and durability. Topics of interest include detailed studies on the caveats of aftertreatement system design, integration and performance. Other topics of interest include studies documenting the challenges and solutions related to durability and robustness of catalytic solutions.

Papers with an emphasis on, but not limited to, innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling, analysis method developments, simulation and pre/post processing tools, optimization techniques, crash code developments, finite element model updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight material applications and designs are included in the collection.

Classical HCCI combustion with temperature controlling combustion onset and only a modest effect of fuel injection. Papers describing experiments and test data, simulation results focused on applications, fuel/additive effects, combustion control, and mode change are invited are included in this collection.

The papers in this collection cover conceptual, modeling, and experimental studies relating to advanced turbochargers/superchargers and advanced boosting systems to achieve increased power density, better fuel economy, and reduced emissions.

Papers in this collection focus on particle emissions from combustion engines, including measurement and testing methods, and the effects of changes in fuel composition. Topics of the environmental and health effects of elemental carbon and organic carbon that constitutes solid cored particles, plus the environmental and health effects of secondary organic aerosol emissions, are also addressed. This includes particulate emissions from both gasoline and diesel engines.

Papers with an emphasis on, but not limited to, innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling, analysis method developments, simulation and pre/post processing tools, optimization techniques, crash code developments, finite element model updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight material applications and designs are included in the collection.

This collection of papers focus on state-of-the-art fatigue theory and advanced development in fatigue testing, material behavior under cyclic loading, and fatigue analysis methodology & research in the ground vehicle industry. Studies and discussions on innovative and improved fatigue theory/methods in will be discussed along with and engineering applications of CAE durability analysis.

The papers in this collection cover conceptual, modeling, and experimental studies relating to advanced turbochargers/superchargers and advanced boosting systems to achieve increased power density, better fuel economy, and reduced emissions.

Classical HCCI combustion with temperature controlling combustion onset and only a modest effect of fuel injection. Papers describing experiments and test data, simulation results focused on applications, fuel/additive effects, combustion control, and mode change are invited are included in this collection.

Papers in this collection focus on particle emissions from combustion engines, including measurement and testing methods, and the effects of changes in fuel composition. Topics of the environmental and health effects of elemental carbon and organic carbon that constitutes solid cored particles, plus the environmental and health effects of secondary organic aerosol emissions, are also addressed. This includes particulate emissions from both gasoline and diesel engines.

Business Modeling/Operation Research/Big Data Analytics are key enablers for the next wave of innovation and growth across most industries and will address complex issues and systems that involve multiple objectives, alternatives, trade-offs, and large amounts of data and situations involving uncertainty or risk. These papers address new technical advances in these areas and provide valuable insights through the applications of real-world case studies.

This technical paper collection discusses the modeling, analysis, and validation of commercial vehicle chassis, suspension, and tire modeling and simulation. Topics include commercial vehicle dynamics; chassis control devices such as ABS, traction control, yaw/roll stability control, and their interaction with suspension controls; modeling and simulation of ride comfort, as well as passive and active suspension control methodologies. Authors are encouraged to discuss the validation of their modeling and simulation.

This collection of technical papers covers advanced portable semi-automated drilling and fastening systems and portable crawler/flex track systems; assembly methodologies and advanced assembly fixtures and tooling; composites assembly and fastening; composte/heavy metal drilling and assembly; large component assembly, sub-assembly, major section join and final assembly; robotic applications in drilling, fastening and assembly; and advancements in drill bit, temporary and permanent fastening technology.

This collection of technical papers addresses advanced low cost aircraft structures; advanced robotics applications; aircraft coatings, polymers and sealant technologies; automated composites manufacturing; composites fabrications and joining; lean manufacturing, sig sigma & supply chain; metals, fabrication and processing; dimensional management and metrology systems; product design and manufacturing integration; and trimming, drilling & assembly of composites structures.

This collection of technical papers focuses on state-of-the-art fatigue theory and advanced development in fatigue testing, material behavior under cyclic loading, and fatigue analysis methodology & research in the ground vehicle industry.

This technical paper collection advances the knowledge in the state of the art in all types of sheet metal forming. Topics include using simulated, analytical, numerical and experimental tools and sheet metals for the various forming technologies.

This technical paper collection includes papers related to welding and joining of similar or dissimilar materials of plastics, composites, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and conventional and advanced high strength steels. Papers related to friction stir (spot) welding, ultrasonic welding, resistance welding, arc welding, laser welding, brazing or soldering, riveting and bolting, and adhesive joining, strength, fracture and fatigue of welds, joints and fasteners are covered.

The 7 papers in this technical paper collection highlight advances in processes, tools, and technologies to reduce design and validation time and cost and to improve the quality of embedded software.

The 19 Technical Papers in this collection address modeling, simulation, analysis, and control (MSA&C) of components, subsystems, and systems pertinent to aerospace power. This includes: tools and techniques, platforms, Mission and Campaign level MSA&C, and Verification and Validation of MSA&C.

The 23 technical papers in this collection cover, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.